What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Advocate - Plymouth Emergency Residence position at Bay State Community Services Inc?
Description
Bay State Community Services is committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of youth seeking guidance and care during tough times in their lives. We are looking for dedicated youth advocates to champion the rights, voices, and well-being of youth we care for in the Plymouth area. Together, let's pave the way for a brighter future, where every young person is valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact on the world.
What you will be doing to make a difference:
- Driving is required
- Spending time with and supervising 9 youth in a small, home-like environment
- Providing support and encouragement to youth
- Planning and participating in activities such as hiking, field trips, shopping that assists youths in learning life skills
- Assist youths with their service goals including homework help, coping skills and behavior management
- Acting as a positive role model to support youth wellbeing
Schedule: Sun- 8 AM-4 PM, Wed- 3 pm-11 pm, Thurs- 3 pm-11 pm, Friday- 8 AM- 4 PM, and Saturday 3 pm-11 pm
Important Health and Wellbeing Benefits Begin First Day of Work
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
- Eye-Med Vision Benefits
- Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
- 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)
Additional Benefits
- Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
- Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree
- Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
- Mileage Reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
- Two-Week Orientation, Training, and Shadowing
- Weekly Group Supervision
- Weekly Individual Supervision
- Daily Mentoring and Support
- Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
- Opportunities for Certification in Evidence-Based Practices
Requirements
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 1 year experience working with adolescents is preferred (not required)
- Residential experience preferred
- Experience with systems (e.g. DMH, DCF) preferred
- Additional languages desirable, though not required
- Able to learn, carry out and be certified in CPI physical interventions, and de-escalation techniques
- Able to learn, carry out and be certified in CPR and first aid
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Contact Information:
recruitment@baystatecs.org
857-374-5669
Salary : $20 - $22